Admission to primary and middle schools September 2023 entry

You need to apply for September 2023:

• if your child's fifth birthday is between 1 September 2023 and 31 August 2024 for a place at first, infant or primary school

• if your child will be in year 2 at an infant school in September 2022 for a junior or primary school

• if you child will be in year 4 at a first school in September 2022 for a place at middle or primary school

See the timetable for key dates in the process.

If you are moving to Staffordshire from abroad, please see the information on moving from overseas.

If you want to apply to change schools during the academic year, or your child does not currently have a school place, please see the information on in-year admissions.

Our online search and compare tool will help you to find information about your nearest schools, including performance information, teacher/pupil ratios and much more.

You can also find information on:

• middle school open evening/morning dates

• types of schools

• how places were allocated for September 2020,  2021 and 2022 entry

• learning options and careers

• frequently asked questions

• nursery admissions

For information on open days or evenings at first, infant, junior or primary schools please contact the schools directly. 

Timeline

Please see the timeline below which includes important points to consider prior to making your application.

Making an application

Applications closed on 15 January 2023.

You can make a late application by completing the relevant paper application form.  Please note: Paper application forms sent by post will not receive an acknowledgement of receipt and you will not receive your school place offer by email on 17 April 2023. 

You can then either:

• Email the form to admissions@staffordshire.gov.uk
• Or print out the form and post it to:

You must apply through the local authority where your child lives not where your preferred schools are located.

What if I can't apply online or have a problem?

You can:

• call us on 0300 111 8007 and select the option for 'School Admissions and Transport'

• email admissions@staffordshire.gov.uk so we can help you.

As a last resort, you can complete the relevant paper application form but it really is better to apply online.

Please note: Application forms sent by post or via email will not receive an acknowledgement of receipt and you will not receive your school place offer by email on 17 April 2023.

You can then either:

• email the form to admissions@staffordshire.gov.uk

• or print out the form and post it to: